Have Your Feet And Heart Feeling Good about TOMS Shoes

I tend to obsess over different products for a while before something new grabs my attention.  I was way into my silver glitter TOMS for about 24 hours.  Or at least the idea of my silver glitter TOMS.  That's how long it took for me to wear them and realize the insides of the glittery canvas were tearing my tootsies up!  I quickly mourned the loss of the shiny beauties and decided I would give the regular ol' black canvas TOMS a try. 

Three days later my shipment from Nordstrom.com arrived...my TOMS were finally here!  I ordered myself a half size larger than I normally wear since I thought my silver TOMS could have been a tad bigger.  I was wrong...I should have ordered an entire size larger than normal.  Since there was no way I could wait another week to return the shoes via mail and wait for the next pair to arrive, I high-tailed it to the Nordstrom store nearest me and gave the larger size a try.  Never have my feet felt so comfortable in a shoe!

I absolutley swear by TOMS shoes.  If you don't have a pair, go and get some!  They are affordable, most pairs are under $45, and for each pair sold, TOMS will donate a pair to a child in need!  My next pair of TOMS, the army green!

Nourish your hair with NEW Suave Scalp Solutions

 If you're one of the 99.99% (my own statistic!) of women who blow dry, flat iron, curl, color, highlight, and abuse their hair on a daily basis, you're going to love the latest from Suave Professionals.  Suave has come out with their new Scalp Solutions, some seriously hydrating dry scalp shampoo and conditioner that smells wonderful!  I'm using the coconut right now, but I can't wait to try out the mint duo on my next trip to the drugstore. 

Although Suave Scalp Solutions is meant to be a dandruff shampoo and conditioner, I've been using it every time I suds up for superior, shiny, soft hair.  Don't be deterred by the "dandruff" label!  Even if you don't have a case of the "flakes" you will fall in love with the hydration Suave Scalp Solutions packs in. 

Sheer Cover Desert Classics Eye Palette

 I’ve always stayed within safe range of my go-to eye shadow colors, and according the Merle Norman beauty consultant that gave me my very first make-up lesson in 1990, my “colors” were so boring!  Now, in my thirties, and caring so much less about what people may think of me and my personal style, I’ve dared to try all of the gorgeous shadows that would make Ms. Merle Norman pass out.  Dark purple and gold?  Bring it on!  Bright pink?  Why not?!

One of the latest to be added to my shadow collection is the Desert Classics Eye Palette by Sheer Cover.  I’m absolutely in love with this palette.  They are all rich, earthy, neutral tones that will give your eyes some serious smoldering impact!  My favorite of the six beautiful hues is Morning Blush, although Toasted Sand and Red Rock are on my eyes as we speak! 

The Desert Classics Eye Palette by Sheer Cover has long lasting color and doesn’t crease!  The shadows go on silky smooth and the color stays vibrant all day.  For an added “umph” I dabbed a little shimmery shadow over the top and it brought out the amazing colors even more!  This is a palette that every gal should have in her make-up drawer!

Catalytic Skin Tone Illuminator by LUMINAZE

If you're in the mood for skin that is absolutely luminous, you simply MUST try Catalytic Skin Tone Illuminator by Luminaze.  With a patented, natural enzyme, Luminaze is is clinically proven to work better and faster than the leading prescription ingredient: hydroquinone.  And Luminaze is gentle enough to use every day. 

Apply twice a day after cleansing.

STEP 1: Apply the patented Active Luminaze™ Enzyme from Pump #1 all over your face, spreading evenly and thoroughly.

STEP 2: Apply an equal amount of the Bio-Activator solution from Pump #2 all over your face.

You'll start to see results after just a few days!  Any dark or blotchy spots on your skin will start to fade away before your eyes leaving your skin glowing and gorgeous!  If you're looking for a dark spot correcter, Luminaze is for you!

 

Salma Hayek’s NUANCE line at CVS

One of the coolest new additions to my makeup arsenal is the Lights, Camera, Action EYE TRIO from Nuance by Salma Hayek.  It’s a creamy eye shadow, shimmery highlighter and eyeliner that all blend perfectly together for a complete look all in one sleek wand!  The wand is small enough to slip into your clutch for a night out on the town or tucked in your office drawer for emergency touch ups during the day.

I found that the bronze shadow (the bottom part of the wand) had more staying power when I used it with eye lid primer.  The liner never smudged once and the highlighter was easy to apply with its soft round pencil-style tip.
I also tried out the Nuance Flawless Wear Tinted Moisturizer and I thought it was really light with good coverage.  I’ve been trying to cut back on the amount of foundation I wear this winter and with Nuance’s Skin Adapting Technology that helps balance tone, this seems to do the trick.  Nothing settled into the pesky little lines around my eyes!  I’m anxious to try the Nuance Brow Kit and the Perfect Lips Lip Quad!

Sold exclusivley at CVS, Nuance products are “designed to help every woman enhance the nuances that define her individual beauty“.  Go online and check out the entire Nuance collection ranging from makeup to haircare!  And, right now at CVS.com all Nuance products are BOGO 50% off!

It Factor Quick Blow Dry Shampoo & Conditioner

There is not much I dread more than the mornings I have to wash my hair!  It means waking up almost a whole hour earlier just to give myself ample blow drying and styling time...it's even worse when it's 30 degrees outside during the winter!  I wish I had the time, and the patience to wash, condition, blow dry and style my thick locks every day but I don't! 

 

I was recently given It Factor Quick Blow Dry Shampoo & Conditioner to test out and since I'm all for anything that wants to cut down on my blow drying time I was anxious to try it out!  It Factor Quick Blow Dry comes in darling pink and gold bottles (I'm a sucker for cute packaging) and smells great! 

 

Now, for the science behind it:  It Factors proprietary Vapor Boost System magically speeds up drying time by reducing the attraction between the hair shaft and water.  When heat is applied the water releases from the hair easier and turns to water vapor quicker.  

 

Now, for the result:  It works!  It definitely cut down on my drying time and even left my hair feeling super smooth with less fly-aways and frizz than usual.  It Factor Quick Blow Dry Shampoo & Conditioner will always have a place in my shower!

New From Suave Professionsls ~ Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo!

My hair product arsenal is out of control.  If it promises to nix frizz and boost shine, it's guaranteed to be under my sink.  Unfortunately, that's where most of it stays!  Nearly every hair care product out there seems to over promise and under deliver these days!  While I'm a sucker for pretty packaging, I actually want something that's going to work! 

I have tried a dozen different dry shampoos, and a few of them aren't bad, but when I got my hot little hands on a "sneak peek" of Suave Professionals new Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo I knew I would love it even before I tried it!  The super sleek gold can reeled me in.  I was so anxious to try Suave's new product I used on my clean hair.  It gave me amazing volume and smells so good!  Since the Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo formula is infused with Keralock Technology, it keeps your hair smooth and manageable with just a few sprays.  In between washes, Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo absorbs oil and refreshes your hair giving your tresses a gorgeous, smooth, touchable finish.

The Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Collection is set to hit stores beginning in January/February so keep your eye out and grab it when you see it!

Also available in the Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Collection:
 
-30 Day Smoothing Kit
-Smoothing Shampoo
-Smoothing Conditioner
-Color Care Shampoo
-Color Care Conditioner
-Heat Defense Leave-in Conditioner
-Smooth & Shine Serum